Nova Meridian Academy (Closed 2010)

Nova Meridian Academy serves 65 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
This chart displays total students of Nova Meridian Academy by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Nova Meridian Academy by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nova Meridian Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
51%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nova Meridian Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
15%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nova Meridian Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
26%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nova Meridian Academy and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nova Meridian Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Nova Meridian Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Nova Meridian Academy?
65 students attend Nova Meridian Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Nova Meridian Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Meridian Academy?
Nova Meridian Academy has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Nova Meridian Academy offer ?
Nova Meridian Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Nova Meridian Academy part of?
Nova Meridian Academy is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.

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